Posted 8 years ago
anorth
(1 item)
I don't know anything about this item. I have tried to locate similar one online without any success. would like to know value and possible age
FLT ring. maybe a size 8. Gold and black onyx | ||
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I can't speak to the age of this ring, but it's from the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
From wiki: The Independent Order of Odd Fellows in the US has three levels of "Lodge": the Lodge,[31] the Encampment, and the Patriarchs Militant. In addition, there is a private club named The Ancient Mystic Order of Samaritans (AMOS). In Australia, this system has been implemented in a slightly different, but largely similar manner.[32]
The Lodge is assigned to new initiates.[33] The initials of the subordinate lodge are "FLT" which stands for Friendship, Love and Truth as the basic guides to live by as an Odd Fellow. Once a member has made their way through all the degrees and has had the 3rd degree (truth) bestowed upon them, they are entitled to hold an officer position in their lodge, and are also eligible to go on further in Odd Fellowship through the higher degree branches such as the Encampment and the Patriarchs Militant.
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